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mackenga · Dec 1st, 2006, 4:47 PM

I've heard a few UK-based Unix hackers call it the "Whiz bang." Not really very informative, I know, but I find it quite amusing. Maybe I should get out more...

Dec 1st, 2006, 4:47 PM	#5
mackenga Professional Programmer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 314 Rep Power: 4	I've heard a few UK-based Unix hackers call it the "Whiz bang." Not really very informative, I know, but I find it quite amusing. Maybe I should get out more... __________________ "I'm not a genius. Why do I have to suffer?"